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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,948 and 14,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,948 and 14,246 is: 22,680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948 : 14,246 = 14,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948/14,246 = 14,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948x = 14,246 × 14,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948x = 202,948,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,948,516/8,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,680.88

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